Randolph Tavern

September 9, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings9
critical findings2

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: 2-101.11 : PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BRISKET,PORK,BEANS,RICE,ETC)MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: 2-304.11 : MUST REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM LOWER SHELVES AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELVES.
code 40
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL COOLER ON PREP LINE.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES AT DISH WASHING HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EPOXY FLOORING UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN PREP AREAS TO BE GOOD REPAIR.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
code 56
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2642077 9/1/26 NOT CORRECTED-#60-8-404.13(B:4) -#10-6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINKS IN BAR AREA.#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME(SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SHAKERS,BULK & SMALL CONTAINERS).#39-3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF COOKING OIL FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.#39- 3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINKS IN BAR AREA NEXT TO STORED GLASSES AND ICE BINS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.#47- 4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER .MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA , IN WALK IN COOLER AND DISH RACKS.#47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON GRILL PREP COOLER.#49- 4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICER,FRYER CABINETS,HAND SINK BASIN IN BAR AREA,GRILL & STEAM TABLE,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,DISH RACKS.#53-5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM .#55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EPOXY FLOORING BEHIND BAR,STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. #55-6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND FLOOR DRAINS.#57- 2-102.13 : OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 20, 2026: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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